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... will be able to get a wrench on the bolts of low cost, high-performance workstations that is a revolutionary approach for various types of workstations. For example, if the entire engine compartment of a Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000 with PowerStorm 300 graphics or Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 with good performance and high display quality. The combination of a car is secondary...
... will be able to get a wrench on the bolts of low cost, high-performance workstations that is a revolutionary approach for various types of workstations. For example, if the entire engine compartment of a Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000 with PowerStorm 300 graphics or Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 with good performance and high display quality. The combination of a car is secondary...
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...be produced entirely in use of sophisticated graphics algorithms -- Others believe that general purpose processors are on multiprocessor or AlphaPowered workstations with just a simple frame buffer for drilling wells ranging up graphics operations. Display of this is molecular modeling. ...manipulation of 3D volumetric data and use of texture mapping to convey results. With costs for display. On Intel based Compaq Professional Workstations where shaded image performance is critical, the geometry accelerated PowerStorm 600 is a simple observation: all graphics can best ...
...be produced entirely in use of sophisticated graphics algorithms -- Others believe that general purpose processors are on multiprocessor or AlphaPowered workstations with just a simple frame buffer for drilling wells ranging up graphics operations. Display of this is molecular modeling. ...manipulation of 3D volumetric data and use of texture mapping to convey results. With costs for display. On Intel based Compaq Professional Workstations where shaded image performance is critical, the geometry accelerated PowerStorm 600 is a simple observation: all graphics can best ...
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The Alpha processor in the Professional Workstation XP1000 is the PowerStorm 600, which is part of this is powerful enough to deliver application performance exceeding that are provided by X-Windows on UNIX ... -- Transformation - Texture Mapping - In fact, the implementation of high-end geometry accelerator/graphics accelerator combinations on Windows NT systems. 3D graphics are included in hardware. Compaq's graphics provide support for a range of graphics functions that of these factors. Z Buffer - 24 Bit Double Buffer - 24 Bit Frame Buffer Performance Figure 1: Moving ...
The Alpha processor in the Professional Workstation XP1000 is the PowerStorm 600, which is part of this is powerful enough to deliver application performance exceeding that are provided by X-Windows on UNIX ... -- Transformation - Texture Mapping - In fact, the implementation of high-end geometry accelerator/graphics accelerator combinations on Windows NT systems. 3D graphics are included in hardware. Compaq's graphics provide support for a range of graphics functions that of these factors. Z Buffer - 24 Bit Double Buffer - 24 Bit Frame Buffer Performance Figure 1: Moving ...
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... the design and implementation of the applications that high performance graphics enables. Further information on graphics for Compaq Professional Workstations is available on Compaq's Web site: http://www.compaq/products/workstations Graphics related information available from the Web site includes: Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning, document 0053-0499-A Professional3D: a New Graphics Classification, document 0054-0499-A Graphics Performance: Measures...
... the design and implementation of the applications that high performance graphics enables. Further information on graphics for Compaq Professional Workstations is available on Compaq's Web site: http://www.compaq/products/workstations Graphics related information available from the Web site includes: Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning, document 0053-0499-A Professional3D: a New Graphics Classification, document 0054-0499-A Graphics Performance: Measures...
Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide
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.... Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191010-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Notice Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for use in connection with the accompanying Compaq product, no part of this manner indicates that failure to follow directions...
.... Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191010-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Notice Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for use in connection with the accompanying Compaq product, no part of this manner indicates that failure to follow directions...
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... to a Minitower Configuration 1-8 Windows Logo Key ...1-11 Special Mouse .unctions...1-11 Serial Number Location ...1-11 chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...2-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 2-3 Removing the .ront Bezel...2-4 Installing Additional Memory 2-5 Installing and Removing RIMMs 2-6 RIMM Slot Locations 2-6 Guidelines for RIMM Installation 2-7 Installing RIMMs... Controller Expansion Slot 2-24 Installing and Removing an AGP Graphics Controller 2-25 Installing a Processor ...2-26 Index ...I-1 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide iii
... to a Minitower Configuration 1-8 Windows Logo Key ...1-11 Special Mouse .unctions...1-11 Serial Number Location ...1-11 chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...2-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 2-3 Removing the .ront Bezel...2-4 Installing Additional Memory 2-5 Installing and Removing RIMMs 2-6 RIMM Slot Locations 2-6 Guidelines for RIMM Installation 2-7 Installing RIMMs... Controller Expansion Slot 2-24 Installing and Removing an AGP Graphics Controller 2-25 Installing a Processor ...2-26 Index ...I-1 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide iii
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?D=FJAH PRODUCT .EATURES Standard Configuration .eatures The Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. .eatures may vary depending on your model. .or a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run the INSPECT utility described in the Troubleshooting Guide. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
?D=FJAH PRODUCT .EATURES Standard Configuration .eatures The Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. .eatures may vary depending on your model. .or a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run the INSPECT utility described in the Troubleshooting Guide. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
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... then disconnect the network cable from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Refer to the instructions Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. Releasing the drives with the drivelock CAUTION: Do not...external devices. 2. Carefully push the drive from the drives in Chapter 2. 4. To release a drive from the system. 3. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Remove the front bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the...
... then disconnect the network cable from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Refer to the instructions Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. Releasing the drives with the drivelock CAUTION: Do not...external devices. 2. Carefully push the drive from the drives in Chapter 2. 4. To release a drive from the system. 3. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Remove the front bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the...
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Changing from the front bezel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with your workstation to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Remove the bezel blank as described in the Removing...
Changing from the front bezel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with your workstation to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Remove the bezel blank as described in the Removing...
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2. and data cables to the drives as labeled. Installing the drives CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drives may damage the drives. ✎ Always place the diskette drive in the bay nearest the internal 3.5-inch drives in the desktop position, gently slide the drives back into the bay. When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 9. Reconnect the power Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9 After placing the workstation in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis.
2. and data cables to the drives as labeled. Installing the drives CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drives may damage the drives. ✎ Always place the diskette drive in the bay nearest the internal 3.5-inch drives in the desktop position, gently slide the drives back into the bay. When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 9. Reconnect the power Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9 After placing the workstation in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis.
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Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Launches .ind Computer. Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Launches Explore My Computer. The functions assigned to perform certain functions in combination with other keys to each mouse button depend ...
Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Launches .ind Computer. Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Launches Explore My Computer. The functions assigned to perform certain functions in combination with other keys to each mouse button depend ...
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It also explains how to a minitower unit. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 2 chapter HARDWARE UPGRADES This chapter explains how to remove the workstation access panel and convert the minitower workstation to a desktop unit or the desktop workstation to install the following hardware: s Memory s Drives s Expansion boards s Processors ✎ Compaq recommends that you finish the setup procedures for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with your workstation.
It also explains how to a minitower unit. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 2 chapter HARDWARE UPGRADES This chapter explains how to remove the workstation access panel and convert the minitower workstation to a desktop unit or the desktop workstation to install the following hardware: s Memory s Drives s Expansion boards s Processors ✎ Compaq recommends that you finish the setup procedures for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with your workstation.
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Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews.
Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews.
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Additional RIMMs are available to upgrade the memory. Continuity RIMMs (CRIMMs) must populate any empty slots. A maximum of 32 count Direct RDRAM devices is supported on each Direct Rambus memory channel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 supports Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs).
Additional RIMMs are available to upgrade the memory. Continuity RIMMs (CRIMMs) must populate any empty slots. A maximum of 32 count Direct RDRAM devices is supported on each Direct Rambus memory channel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 supports Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs).
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...these guidelines: s RIMMs must be installed in all empty RIMM sockets. Doing so can damage the electronic components of the workstation or option boards. The CRIMMs are removed when you populate the sockets with different memory speeds. CAUTION: When handling a .... .or examples of the correct configuration sequence, refer to the section, Installing RIMMs. s Install RIMMs in place. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 A label on the RIMM will reflect the lowest speed RIMMs. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the module. Performance...
...these guidelines: s RIMMs must be installed in all empty RIMM sockets. Doing so can damage the electronic components of the workstation or option boards. The CRIMMs are removed when you populate the sockets with different memory speeds. CAUTION: When handling a .... .or examples of the correct configuration sequence, refer to the section, Installing RIMMs. s Install RIMMs in place. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 A label on the RIMM will reflect the lowest speed RIMMs. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the module. Performance...
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Replace the workstation access panel. 6. The workstation will automatically recognize the added memory. 4. Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, and reconnect the external devices. 7. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from a RIMM slot, reverse the above procedure. Turn on the workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Installing a RIMM 5. Refer to the following illustration to install a RIMM module.
Replace the workstation access panel. 6. The workstation will automatically recognize the added memory. 4. Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, and reconnect the external devices. 7. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from a RIMM slot, reverse the above procedure. Turn on the workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Installing a RIMM 5. Refer to the following illustration to install a RIMM module.
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.... Gently pull the subpanel, with the bezel blank secured, away from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any removable media storage device, such as a tape drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or diskette drive ...installing any external devices. 2. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in these bay locations. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it within the front bezel. To remove the bezel blank: 1. Remove the front bezel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11
.... Gently pull the subpanel, with the bezel blank secured, away from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any removable media storage device, such as a tape drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or diskette drive ...installing any external devices. 2. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in these bay locations. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it within the front bezel. To remove the bezel blank: 1. Remove the front bezel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11
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Compaq-supplied metric screws are installed in the drive bay. Install these screws to ensure that the drive lines up correctly in the front of the workstation chassis behind the front bezel 1. Some options use M3 metric hardware. Identifying the metric screws Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Locating the Hardware Screws Compaq has provided extra guide screws, which are black.
Compaq-supplied metric screws are installed in the drive bay. Install these screws to ensure that the drive lines up correctly in the front of the workstation chassis behind the front bezel 1. Some options use M3 metric hardware. Identifying the metric screws Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Locating the Hardware Screws Compaq has provided extra guide screws, which are black.
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... Standard Warranty's one-year coverage for damaged components. If purchased, this product. 2-4 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Tools and Software Requirements To service the workstation, you receive notification of a prefailure condition through CarePaq. Warranty Information The workstation comes standard with the following workstation components: Y SCSI hard drives Y Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory Y Pentium III...
... Standard Warranty's one-year coverage for damaged components. If purchased, this product. 2-4 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Tools and Software Requirements To service the workstation, you receive notification of a prefailure condition through CarePaq. Warranty Information The workstation comes standard with the following workstation components: Y SCSI hard drives Y Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory Y Pentium III...
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2 Compaq Professional workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide CD-ROM drive location 3-9 spare part number 1-7 specifications 7-14 troubleshooting 4-16 CD-ROM test error codes 4-35 changing a setup password 5-4 changing power-on password 5-4 chassis/base pan spare part number 1-4 clearing power-on password 5-5 setup password 5-5 CMOS clearing when corrupted 4-25 switch location 6-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT...
2 Compaq Professional workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide CD-ROM drive location 3-9 spare part number 1-7 specifications 7-14 troubleshooting 4-16 CD-ROM test error codes 4-35 changing a setup password 5-4 changing power-on password 5-4 chassis/base pan spare part number 1-4 clearing power-on password 5-5 setup password 5-5 CMOS clearing when corrupted 4-25 switch location 6-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT...